2023 Sequoia Limited TRD Offroad Build

[4WD Toyota Owner Magazine]

Here's the link to the world premiere official video that debuted 1 Nov 2022 at 09:50am. Thanks all--look forward to seeing more of these getting built! Check this out:

2023 Toyota Sequoia Overland Build Video

 

[nickw]

How does the platform compare to the LC? F&R diff sizes? Awesome looking rig!!

 

[4WD Toyota Owner Magazine]

Thanks @nickw ! Good question. The LC300 and LX600 are essentially based on each other, or the same platform let's say, whereas of course the Sequoia is the same platform as the NAS 2022 Tundra. Quick google search (not super deep) didn't find a comparison of LC300 vs Tundra axle specs. It's a locking diff rear, of course, and it's pretty beefy to handle the towing spec of up to 9250 pounds. Gearing is 3.31. Spec sheet:

2023 Sequoia Official Factory Specs

 

[4WD Toyota Owner Magazine]

2023 Toyota Sequoia Limited w/TRD Off-road Package

Roof rack: Prinsu
RTT: Autohome Airlander Plus
Front Bumper: CBI
Rear bumper: CBI dual swing out
Lights: Rigid 50", 20", camp lights
Tires: Toyo Open Country LT285/75R17 (34.1")
Wheels: Method Race Wheels 706 Bead Grip 17"
Jack: Hi-Lift 48"
Comms: Midland 50W MXT575 GMRS
Lift kit: ToyTec 3" coilovers, shocks, springs
UCAs: Camburg KINETIK
Rear trailing arms: Camburg KINETIK 6061-T6 billet aluminum
Skid plates: CBI
Locking rear differential: Factory Toyota E-locker
Fuel/water: Rotopax
On-board air: Power Tank PT10
Winch: Warn VR EVO 12-S
Link: Factor 55
Sliders: CBI
Traction boards: MaxTrax MkII
Power distribution: sPOD Bantam
Freezer/fridge: Dometic CFX3 45L
Storage: Dometic GO

 

[SDDiver5]

Wow. Nice build. It doesn't even look real. Cant wait to see it on the trail.

 

[Tex68w]

The new Sequoia is very much in our sights for our next vehicle since we aren't getting the 300 Series here stateside. I am guessing based on other builds that you could have mounted 37's if you wanted to? Looks great, love the CBI stuff, wish they weren't such turds about other vehicles and items.

 

[4WD Toyota Owner Magazine]

Cheers @SDDiver5 and also @Tex68w we considered 37s for a minute because they definitely fit without too much surgery. We ended up with the LT285/75R17 (34.1) because we felt the vast majority of overlanders won't actually equip with 37s for a myriad of reasons. Probably should have just gone for a true 35", though. Also, diff gearing is already high at 3.31 so going 37s would make things even less attractive on and offroad without a re-gear. Which we want to do, likely at least 4.10s, but we'll have to see how it drives like this, first.

 

[Tex68w]

I imagine 35's is where most will end up but it's nice to know that 37's are doable.

 

[YetiX]

I didn't realize the Sequoia had a solid rear axel. For some reason I thought they had switched to independent suspension. Did they switch and then switch back?

 

[4WD Toyota Owner Magazine]

@YetiX yes, they were IRS and switched to a solid axle for the 2023 Sequoia to match the TNGA-F platform shared with the 2022 Tundra in the US.

 

[Tex68w]

Yep, to help clear the silly tiny hybrid batteries as well.

 

[XJLI]

Great looking build, but man this thing dwarfs those 34s! And Toyos run "bigger" than most other brands. Can't wait to see these out on the road, I think Toyota made a lot of mistakes for the general market for this truck, but man did a lot of them work out for the type of crowd that posts on this site.

 

[4WD Toyota Owner Magazine]

@XJLI tbh I agree with you! The Method Race Wheel 17's help with stance via more sidewall. The Limited has 20's stock or 18s with the TRD Offroad package. We went to a 17 and no regrets.

 

[nonuniform]

I don't really understand the Sequoia dimensions, according to the Toyota specs, total cargo volume behind the front seats, all backs folded flat, is exactly the same as the 5th gen 4runner. What am I missing? :/

The truck is longer, but, where does all that room go that might be useful in an overlander?

 

[Over The Silent Planet]

I don't really understand the Sequoia dimensions, according to the Toyota specs, total cargo volume behind the front seats, all backs folded flat, is exactly the same as the 5th gen 4runner. What am I missing? :/

The truck is longer, but, where does all that room go that might be useful in an overlander?

I think the cargo area vertical space is diminished by the hybrid battery, maybe? And the 3rd row seats can’t stow away, either.